IIM Kozhikode Celebrates Graduation of 59 Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Students; Read More Here

New Delhi: A total of 59 fellows from the first cohort of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF – Phase II) at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode successfully completed their studies, marking their graduation at a valedictory ceremony conducted on the campus today. 

The event was graced by Dr. KN Raghavan, Director General of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) as the chief guest, while Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode Faculty, chaired the ceremony.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF), a program under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI), is overseen by IIM Kozhikode. 

The program encompasses academic training, workshops, mentoring, and extensive field immersions at the district level, culminating in the conferral of a Certificate in Public Policy and Management to successful participants, as stated by the institution. 

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Students’ Journey

The fellows from IIM Kozhikode were stationed in the districts of Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Nagaland, and the NCT of Delhi. The respective State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs) significantly contributed to bolstering the fellows' efforts in fostering the growth of skill development. 

According to the press release, the IIM Kozhikode highlighted that the fellows from the institute initiated impactful social projects aimed at supporting disadvantaged and marginalized segments of society, which included transgender tribals, sex workers, and slum dwellers.

These endeavors were designed to assist these groups in securing alternative sources of livelihood.

Moreover, during the tenure of the MGNF program Phase-II in Kerala, the cohort devised the "Policy Recommendations for Kerala's Skilling Landscape" intended for submission to the Government of Kerala. This comprehensive document presents various strategies to confront key challenges associated with skill development, livelihoods, and employment in Kerala. 

The document, comprising 15 policy recommendations, is the outcome of thorough research, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, and an intricate comprehension of the intricate connections between skills, livelihoods, and employment, as per the institute's statement.

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